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Linear
/ˈlɪniə/
Something that is arranged in a straight line or progresses in a straight manner without any changes in direction or form.
Synonyms:
straight
direct
unvarying
Antonyms:
nonlinear
radial
multidimensional
Examples:
The road runs in a
linear
direction.
His thinking is very logical and
linear
.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word
linearis
, which is from
linea
meaning
line
, used to describe shapes or arrangements resembling a line.
Usage Statistics:
16 mentions per 1 million words
Moderate
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